Fellows visited with managers at the Tillamook Forest Center, a forest-based learning center and outdoor classroom facility in the heart of Oregon’s coast range. The center showcases the story of the Tillamook burn, a series of wildfires that occurred in the 1930s and 1940s. The burn was followed by Oregon’s first large reforestation effort.
Of particular interest to Fellows was the planning process, which took over ten years, and the education objectives of the center. Interpretive themes were developed in the planning process, and are carried out throughout the exhibits, trails, and education programs.
“The Tillamook Forest Center tied in very well with my Fellowship aims,” said Victor Kawanga, “as it is a special place to develop a deeper connection to Oregon’s forests and has free programs for schools and community groups.” Victor will take planning and education lessons back to Zambia, where he is involved in planning similar projects.
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